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Al R. Chesson, born and
raised in Williamston, N.C., was educated at The University of North
Carolina – Chapel Hill, earning a Bachelor of Science in Business
Administration in 1977. In 1979, He joined D.G. Manning Construction
Company as superintendent. He founded A. R. Chesson Construction Company,
Inc. in 1981 to build residential and commercial buildings. In 1996, the
company shifted its focus entirely to commercial and industrial buildings
with its primary market area in northeastern North Carolina.
As President, Mr. Chesson has
established A. R. Chesson Construction Company as a leader in the
region in design/build construction, project management and
development services for new construction, renovations and expansions,
from offices in Williamston, Edenton, Elizabeth City and Manteo, NC.
Projects include industrial buildings, medical offices, multi-family
dwellings, schools and recreational, retail and ecclesiastical
facilities.
His civic involvement encompasses:
- Town of Williamston, Commissioner
1988-2003
- Town of Williamston, Mayor
Pro-Tem 2004
- Martin County Committee of 100
(Economic Development) President 1996- 2002
- Williamston Partnership
Development Group Vice President 2001-2004
- Martin County Chamber of Commerce
Member: Small Business Person of the Year 1996
- B&T Advisory Board 1997 – present
- Northwood’s Collegiate School
Board Member 1997-2001
- Williamston Rotary Club
1998-present
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